Analyzing population data involves several methodological approaches:
1. Descriptive Epidemiology: Describes the distribution of diseases and health conditions within a population. 2. Analytical Epidemiology: Investigates the determinants of health and disease, often using statistical methods. 3. Modeling: Uses mathematical models to predict the spread of diseases and evaluate the impact of interventions. 4. Geospatial Analysis: Examines the spatial distribution of health events to identify patterns and clusters.